Configuration Management Analyst

Overview Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter . Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Undersea Technology Portfolio, within SPA's Sea, Land, & Air Division, conducts rigorous and objective analyses to enable the Navy and other DoD organizations to make decisions, plans, and strategies to deliver emerging technologies and warfighting capabilities. We support clients across the undersea, naval special warfare, and expeditionary warfare enterprises, including those within resourcing and requirements, acquisition, and science and technology. #MC

SPA has a future need for a Configuration Management Analyst to support a PEO (SUB) Program Office.

Responsibilities The Configuration Management Analyst will provide Undersea Weapon System configuration management expertise to NAVSEA affiliated PEOs and program managers for selected appropriated programs. They will assist in overseeing and maintaining the technical baseline and technical data package for research and technology initiatives and/or weapon system development. In addition, the CM Analyst will identify, document and verify the functional, performance, and physical characteristics of system designs, to control changes and non-conformances, and to track actual configuration of systems and platforms.

The Configuration Management Analyst will also provide oversight for Software Development, Test, and Integration programs. They will ensure complete of Performance Verification Tests (PVTs) and support the validation and verification of Incident Reports.

Qualifications Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a business or technical field
• 3+ years of relevant professional experience with Configuration Management (CM) and management of a System Design Technical Data Package/technical baseline. This may include working in support of the Department of Defense, an armed service, or a related position (such as think tanks, Congressional staff, UARCs/FFRDCs, or other defense contractors)
• Demonstrated leadership and strong communication and customer management skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Active DoD Secret Security clearance

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• Ten (10) years of experience in Configuration Management (CM) and management of a System Design Technical Data Package/technical baseline
• Experience with BQQ-10, Sonar, Software Development, Test and Evaluation, IV&V, Software Incident Reports, highly desired
• Relevant experience on Navy Sonar/radar, Combat System, Training System, Electronic Warfare or Imaging System, or on other Undersea Warfare programs

Pay Range Information At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $80,000.00/Yr. - USD $115,000.00/Yr.